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Mark Peter Nielsen, age 58, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2021.
Mark was born on March 25,1963 in Niagara Falls, New York, where he spent most of his life before moving to Florida in 1996.

Son of the late Harlan Lee and Norma Rose (Bevacqua) Nielsen, and brother of the late Harlan (Hal) David Nielsen.

He is survived by his wife, Beth (Kimball) Nielsen and four children, Aria Rose Nielsen, Ian Paul Nielsen, Brendon David Nielsen and Tyler Mark Nielsen and 3 beautiful granddaughters, Hallee, Elysia and Mya. Uncle of Aaron Nielsen and Peter Nielsen. Nephew, cousin and friend to so many.

Through the years, Mark was employed with companies such as Perot Systems and FedEx where he was a Software Developer, but his "job" if asked, was a Musician and songwriter. He played in many bands while growing up, Vision, Viper and continued with bands such as Crabby Earl, Left of Grey, 3 Bucksworth and Atlas Moon and recorded many original albums. While with them, he opened for bands such as America, Little River Band, Sister Hazel, 38 Special, Blues Traveler, Brantley Gilbert, Maggie Rose, Kenny Loggins, and Eddie Money,

In addition to the music, his passions were his family, Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Troop leader and baseball fanatic, especially watching his boys play, enjoying his son's art or watching his granddaughters play, sing and learn guitar. Anything to do with cars and Harley's, hunting, fishing and the band RUSH.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Wekiva Island May 2nd from the hours of 10-5 in the Classroom and Cabana, so please stop by at your convenience. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, however there is a bar on site. This is a super casual event, please check the website for directions. https://www.facebook.com/wekivaisland

The family of Mark Peter Nielsen invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his memory.

Mark + KIMBALL, Beth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harlan married BEVACQUA, Norma Rose on 28 Apr 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Norma (daughter of BEVACQUA, Peter L and CAROLINA, Maria) was born on 13 Apr 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jan 2014 in Orlando, Orange County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 14, 2014
Norma Rose Nielsen

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS —
Norma Rose (nee Bevacqua) Nielsen, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014 in Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL, after a brief illness. She was born on April 13, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Maria (nee Cariolana) and Peterangelo Bevacqua.
She was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On April 28, 1956, the former Norma Bevacqua married Harlan L. "Hal" Nielsen in St. Joseph Church. He passed away on January 10, 1996. For many years, Mrs. Nielsen worked as a secretary for Vanadium Corporation and the Alcohol Council of Niagara County retiring in the mid 1990's. Norma was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America Power City Lodge. Her pastimes and hobbies include cooking, baking, gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Norma is survived by two sons, Mark P. (Beth) Nielsen of Longwood, FL and Harlan D. "Hal" (Amy) Nielsen of Orlando, FL; six loving grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; six brothers, late Anthony Bevacqua, late Burt Bevacqua, late Paul Bevacqua, late Ernest Bevacqua, late William Bevacqua, late Frank Bevacqua; and five sisters, late Antoinette Bevacqua, late Elizabeth Pantepinto, late Carrie Lago, late Margaret Riggi, and late Mary Guagenti.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4-8 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where prayers will be said on Saturday morning at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Rev. Stewart M. Lindsay, OSFS, officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made in Norma's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221.
Please visit www.AMIGONE.com to share your condolences.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/28/1956

St. Joseph's Church was the setting for the nuptials of
Miss Norma R. Bevacqua, daughter of Peter Bevacqua, 16th
St., and thel at Mrs. Bevacqua, and Harlan L. Nielsen,
nephew of Miss Florence Bossraan, Warren, Minn., who
were united in marriage this morning (April 28, 1956) at
9:45 o'clock in a double-ring ceremony.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. J.
Tronolone officiated before the
altar adorned with bouquets of
white gladioli and chrysanthemums.
White bows marked the
pews and the St Joseph Choir
sang.
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, wore a gown of
embroidered tulle and satin with
a portrait neckline edged with
pleating and scalloped embroidery
and a full skirt of pleated
t u l l e and embroidery. Her
beaded queen's crown held a
fingertip-length veil of double
illusion handmade Belgian imported
lace. She carried a lace
bound Italian prayer book which
was centered with a large white
orchid, surrounded by white tea
roses and streamers of stephanotis
and lilies of the valley. The
Italian prayer book is 25 years
old and was a gift from her
mother.
Miss Norma Benvenuti, maid
of honor, wore a mauve lace
chiffon gown with a halter neckline
of chiffon and a long lace
torso, with a full chiffon skirt,
and matching lace jacket. Her
headpiece was of mesh trimmed
with flowers and a face veil.
The bridesmaids, Miss Terese
Bettino and Mrs. Sam Scrivano,
wore gowns and headpieces
similar to the maid of honor,
but Nile green in color. They
carried cascade bouquets of
-talisman roses.'
Miss Francine Bevacqua and
Miss Susan Riggi were flower
girls.
Vincent De Rose was best man
and the ushers were Ernest
Bevacqua and Sam Scrivano.
Peter Bevacqua and Marshall
Lago served as pages.
Breakfast and dinner were
served at the Como Restaurant
and a reception will be held at
the CIO Hall.
For a motor trip to New York
City and Minnesota, the bride
will depart in a black and white
suit with black and white accessories,
and a fur stole ornamented
with a white orchid.
After May 10. the couple will
be at home at 620 16th St.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/1964

BEVACQUA-In Memorial H o s p i t a l,
Thursday, April 16, 1964, Pietro
Bevacqua, age 78, of 620 16th St.
Husband of the late Maria (Carolina)
Bevacqua. Father of William J. Bevacqua,
Mrs. Marshall (Carrie) Lago,
Paul F. Bevacqua, Mrs. James (Margaret)
Riggi, Frank R. Bevacqua,
Mrs. Charles M. (Mary) Guagenti,
Ernest W. Bevacqua, Mrs. Harlan L.
(Norma) Nielsen, all of this city;
and the late Bert L. Bevacqua and
the late Mrs. Sam (Elizabeth) Pontepinto.
Brother of Mrs. Theresa Grananto
of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and Mlchele
Bevacqua of Italy. Also survived by
15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held from the Spallino Funeral Home,
1300 Pine Ave., Monday,-April 20,
1964 at 8:45 a.m. and St. Joseph's
Church at 9:15 a.m. Interment St.
Joseph's Cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1964

Pietro Bevacqua, 78, of 620 16th St., a Dobbie Foundry
and Machine Co. millwright 34 years, died Thursday
(April 16,1964).
Mr. Bevacqua was stricken
in his yard. He was pronounced
dead on arrival at Memorial
Hospital.
A native of Spezzano Grande
in Calabria, Italy, he came
to this city in 1904. He retired
from Dobbie Foundry in 1953.
Mr. Bevacqua was a member
of St. Joseph's Church
Holy Name Society and a
past member of the Knights
of Columbus. His wife, Maria
Carolina) Bevacqua, predeceased
him.
Surviving are four sons and
four daughters, all of this
city, William J., Paul F.,
Frank R. and Ernest W. Bevacqua
and Mrs. Marshall
(Carrie) Lago, Mrs. James
(Margaret) Riggi, Mrs. Charles
(Mary) Guagenti and Mrs.
Harlan L. (Norma) Nielsen;
a sister, Mrs. Theresa Gra-,
nanto, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and
a brother, Michael Bevacqua
in Italy; 15 grandchildren and
13 great grandchildren.
The services will be at 8:45
a.m. Monday at Spallino Fu-
neral Home and at 9:15 at St.
Joseph's Church. Burial will
be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Peter married CAROLINA, Maria about Apr 1904. Maria was born about 1886 in Italy; died on 8 Jul 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/8/1954

Mrs. Maria C. Bevacqua, 69,
of 633 16th St, ,wife of Petro
Bevacqua, died early today at Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Bevacqua was born in Italy
and came to this country in 1906.
Last April, she and her husband
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Bevacqua was a
member of the Medonna del Perpetuo
Soccorso, Society delle
Anime Santa del Purgaturio and
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Society.
In addition to her husband, she
is survided by four sons, William,
Paul, Frank and Ernest Bevacqua;
four'daughters, Mrs. Marshall Lago,
Mrs. James Riggt, Mrs. Charles
Guagenti and Miss Norma Bevacqua;
and 11 grandchildren, all of
this city.
Funeral services will be held at
9 a.m. Monday at the Spallino Funeral
Home, with a Solemn High
Mass of Requiem at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Joseph's Church, Interment will
be in St Joseph's Cemetery

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Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1944

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bevacqua of
633 Sixteenth street, were "at home"
to friends and relatives yesterday,
the occasion being their fortieth
wedding anniversary. With one exception.
Corporal Frank Bevacqua,
who is stationed at Ft. Eustis, Va.,
all of the couples children-William.
Paul. Ernest. Mrs. Marshal Lago,
Mrs. James Riggle, Mary and Norma-
and five grandchildren-Mary
Lucille. Bill. Bobby and Betty Anne
Bevacqua and Gloria Pontpinto-
were able to be present
A delicious buffet luncheon was
served, using a "ruby and white
color scheme in honor of their forty
years of marriage.
*Mr. and Mrs. Bevacqua were the
recipients of many beautiful and
useful gifts.